Self Care of a Helper and Veteran by Thomas Galindo https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t Thomas Galindo EDG 6320 Individual Counseling en-us 2025-03-30 15:09:24 UTC 2025-05-13 02:23:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional “Take Away” from Reviewing Resources thomasg83 https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388061689 My biggest takeaway from the resources is that burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma are not signs of weakness, but signs that we care deeply—and that we must be proactive in caring for ourselves just as intentionally. The ProQOL resources helped me realize how important it is to check in with myself regularly to assess the emotional costs of caring (ProQOL, n.d.). Understanding that we can experience both burnout and compassion satisfaction at the same time was especially impactful.

]]> 2025-03-30 15:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388061689 Reflection on the Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession thomasg83 https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388062282 Self-care is vital because our emotional presence is our most valuable tool as counselors. If we do not prioritize our well-being, we risk becoming impaired, which not only affects our ability to help others but can cause harm (ACA, 2014). Regular self-assessment and intentional boundaries help us maintain the emotional resilience necessary for this work.

]]> 2025-03-30 15:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388062282 Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies thomasg83 https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388062535 To manage stress and decompress after intense days, I use gaming and recreational shooting as part of my self-care routine. Playing Destiny 2 helps me mentally disengage from work, refocus, and reset in a fun and immersive way. Visiting the shooting range provides me with a physical outlet for stress and helps me feel grounded and clear-minded. Both activities give me space to recharge and return to my work with renewed energy.

]]> 2025-03-30 15:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388062535 References thomasg83 https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388063144 American Counseling Association (ACA). (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL). (n.d.). Professional Quality of Life: Compassion Satisfaction and Fatigue Version 5 (ProQOL). https://proqol.org

Clark, A., Salpietro, L., Jacoby, R., & Clark, M. (n.d.). Feeling the Sizzle: What to Do When Experiencing Burnout. ASCA.

]]> 2025-03-30 15:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388063144 Gaming and Self Care thomasg83 https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388064979 2025-03-30 15:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thomasg83/sb2f1a47ki7bkc3t/wish/3388064979